Finding a healthy balance between work and personal life is an ongoing challenge that we all face. We may have very good reasons for increasing the hours we spend at work—earning a promotion, getting through a “crunch,” or meeting an increased workload due to layoffs. However, the reality is, stress related to work can impact our personal lives.
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Remember that a little relaxation goes a long way. Don't get overwhelmed by assuming that you need to make big changes to bring more balance to your life. Set realistic goals, like trying to leave the office earlier one night per week.
Fatigue: Feeling sleepy may lead to inability to concentrate and mistakes on the job.
Losing touch with friends and family: If you're working too much, you may miss important family events. This can leave you feeling left out. It's also difficult to nurture friendships if you're unavailable.
Increased expectations: If you habitually work extra hours, you may be given more responsibility and consequently have more demands to meet.